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Patent GB-2436062-A (GB)
Title: A divan bed which may be flat packed
Inventor: SPINKS SIMON PAUL
IPC: A47C19/02
Filed: 2007-02-26
Abstract: A divan bed comprises component parts that are removably secured together so as to be readily transported and / or stored (e.g. flat packed). The component parts comprise a base (which may be made up of slats 10), end 12, 14 and side panels 16, 18, 20, 22, legs 2, castors or slides, and a cover 24, 26 which envelopes or covers the component parts when the component parts are assembled to form a divan bed. The side panels may be formed in at least two sections. The base may include plurality of springs. The component parts may be removably securable by means of brackets or clips. The legs may comprise recesses or grooves for securing to the side panels.
Patent GB-2447069-A (GB)
Title: Caravan and trailer mover with slide mounting
Inventor: SHAW MARK DARREN
IPC: B60K7/00
Filed: 2007-02-27
Abstract: A plastic/resin composite fabrication manufactured to make caravan/trailer movers lighter. The composite and/or plastic fabrication slides closer to the tyre using a tongue and groove guide mechanism so that the upper assembly moves and lower assembly is fixed to the caravan/trailer chassis. The mounting groove is typically configured as a T slot. The roller guard may be supported partly or completely along its length to provide additional support and strength to the roller to aid the strength properties of the composite/plastic material. The roller is for contact with a tyre to move a wheel of an otherwise unpowered vehicle such as a caravan or trailer.
Patent GB-2434685-A (GB)
Title: Method for testing the interconnection of remote hazardous condition detectors
Inventor: KAISER TIMOTHY D
IPC: G08B29/12
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A method of testing the interconnect between remotely distributed hazardous condition detectors is provided. The method utilizes the detector's self-test button to initiate a detector self-test. Once the self-test is complete, the detector's alarm is silenced and an interconnect test signal is sent to the interconnected remote hazardous condition detectors. The transmission of this signal continues so long as the test button remains depressed. The remote detectors, on receipt of this signal, sound their alarm. The user, with the local detector's alarm now silenced, is better able to hear the remotely interconnected detector's alarm.
Patent GB-2439698-A (GB)
Title: Coated monofilament oriented HDPE dental tapes
Inventor: BROWN DALE G
IPC: A61C15/04
Filed: 2007-10-29
Abstract: The present invention comprises a coated, low-denier, monofilament dental tape, indicating extraordinary gentleness and ease of insertion, that is slit and drawn from biaxially oriented, HDPE, blown film into substantially fibrillation-free, low denier dental tape.
Patent GB-2454724-A (GB)
Title: Condensate treatment apparatus
Inventor: JASPER CARL ADRIAN
IPC: C02F1/66
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: A condensate neutralising apparatus 1 comprising a cartridge housing 2 having an inlet insert 3 and an outlet insert 4, at least one of the inserts extending into the cartridge housing towards the other insert, a neutralising agent 5 located in a neutralising space between the inserts and the housing, the inserts presenting apertures along their length to provide an access length to the neutralising agent. The apparatus may be suitable for use in neutralising acidic condensate draining from a condensing boiler, with the agent being limestone chippings or similar. There is a second independent claim wherein the inlet or outlet is protected by a sleeve 70, 71 comprising water soluble plastic, such as PVA or EVOH.
Patent GB-2454886-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining privacy of primary telephone number by use of secondary number
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04M1/57
Filed: 2007-11-21
Abstract: A communication request from a subscriber of a network to establish a communication with a third party includes an indication of the third party's telephone number (i.e. a desired destination number), an indication of the telephone number of the user's telephone handset (i.e. its CLI), and an indication that the user wishes to withhold their handset's telephone number from the third party (e.g. this a predefined prefix added to the dialled destination number). On determining the presence of the indication that the user wishes to withhold their telephone number, the communication request is modified by replacing the indication of the user's telephone number with an indication of a secondary telephone number associated with the user before being forwarded to the third party. Thus the third party receives a communication request appearing to originate from the secondary telephone number. If the third party sends a communication request to the secondary number, the communication request may then be modified so that the destination address associated with the request (i.e. the secondary telephone number) is replaced with the user's handset's telephone number such that the request may be delivered to the user's handset. The communication request from the third party may be modified by adding a prefix (or suffix) to the telephone number of the third party such that if the user uses his telephone's reply feature to call or text the third party back, the privacy prefix is automatically included in his return call/text, thereby preserving his anonymity. Calls or text messages sent using the privacy prefix, or returned via the secondary telephone number, may receive special handling, eg they may be automatically recorded for future reference.
Patent GB-2455077-A (GB)
Title: Estimating the state of a physical system using generalized nested factorisation
Inventor: APPLEYARD JOHN
IPC: G06F17/14
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: A physical system is represented as a plurality of nodes arranged in N-dimensional space, the physical properties associated with the nodes together forming a vector x. Boundary conditions and physical characteristics of the system determine a number of relations sufficient to determine all elements of x. For each of a plurality of iterations, a change dx in vector x is calculated so all relations are simultaneously satisfied, and the current value of x is updated, x = x + dx. Estimating dx comprises: determining an error vector r, a matrix A, and solving matrix equation A.dx = r to obtain dx for each iteration. Solving A.dx=r is iterative, and uses preconditioning matrix B to approximate A. The order of nodes forming x is determined using a generalised nested factorisation (GNF) such that A has nested block tridiagonal structure, with some inner blocks having non-zero elements. B is a recursively defined incomplete block L.U factorization of A. Applicable to finite difference, finite element, finite volume methods, e.g. oil reservoir simulation.
Patent GB-2449182-A (GB)
Title: Asynchronous read operations in NAND flash memory
Inventor: LEE SEUNGWON
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2008-05-12
Abstract: A memory device 200, such as a NAND flash memory, includes a memory cell array 210 arranged in a plurality of sections of memory cells (i.e. pages), with each section including a plurality of sub-sections of memory cells (i.e. bytes). Address comparing circuit 250 compares a current memory address portion for a current read operation with a previous address portion of a previous read operation. When the current and previous section address portions are different, a WAIT signal is enabled at memory controller 100 so that host clock signal HOST CLK is blocked from CPU 123 by masking logic comprising inverter 119 and AND gate 121, thereby providing an asynchronous read operation. While enabling the wait signal, a section of data (a page) is copied from the memory array to section buffer 230. After copying, a sub-section (e.g. individual bytes) of the section of data in section buffer 230, is transmitted to memory controller 100.
Patent GB-2453816-A (GB)
Title: Spatial light modulator using surface relief gratings
Inventor: FUTTERER GERALD
IPC: G02B5/18
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: A spatial light modulator for modulating light field amplitude using a surface relief grating which acts as a diffractive lens, where an electro-optic material is used to fill the grooves of the surface grating structure, such that a controllable refractive index of the electro-optic material inside the surface relief grating leads to a controllable intensity at a fixed focal point.
Patent GB-2464999-A (GB)
Title: An actuator including a motor connected to rotate a flywheel carrying the input of a centrifugal clutch
Inventor: CHEVALIER JOHN PHILLIP
IPC: E05F15/16
Filed: 2008-09-16
Abstract: An actuator includes an electric motor 2 which is connected to rotate a worm gear 6, which is in mesh with a worm wheel 8. The worm gear 6 and worm wheel 8 constitute step-down gearing and the worm wheel 8 constitutes a flywheel, the worm wheel carrying the input of a centrifugal clutch 30, 32. The output 46 of the centrifugal clutch, is connected to the output 44 of the actuator.
Patent GB-2460708-A (GB)
Title: Hearing aid adjusting apparatus, hearing aid, and program
Inventor: AIDA YOSUKE
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 2008-01-21
Abstract: A hearing aid adjusting apparatus for making adjustment so that duplication, movement, etc. of surrounding setting can easily be changed on software is provided. A hearing aid adjusting apparatus 104 for adjusting a parameter of a hearing aid 101 has an input device 201 for accepting an operation input, a storage 203 for storing the parameter every predetermined surrounding setting, a controller 202 for controlling the parameter every the surrounding setting, and a display 204 for displaying information about the parameter, and the input device 201 accepts selection of the plural surrounding settings and operates one of the selected surrounding settings, and the controller 202 collectively converts a parameter in the selected surrounding setting based on an operation accepted by the input device 201.
Patent GB-2466068-A (GB)
Title: Mercerising method and apparatus
Inventor: ZHENLI DONG
IPC: D06B7/08
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: A cellulosic fabric 1 is mercerised on one side and not the reverse side to make the mercerised side selectively susceptible to dying or over-dying. The fabric is preferably denim, corduroy or woven cotton having a weight of 100-800g/m2. An endless web of the fabric may be passed through an applicator, comprising a foam generator, a reservoir 10 for the foamed composition with a lower part defined by the fabric web; and a profiled member 5. The web is passed under the profiled member to cause it to absorb a predetermined amount of foamed composition on one side. The composition comprises an aqueous solution of 200-800 g/l of alkali and a foaming agent. The composition is then washed from the web which may then be dried and dyed. Preferably the amount of foamed composition absorbed into the fabric is 20-40% by weight of the fabric, and the amount of composition applied does not exceed the inibibation value of the fabric.
Patent GB-2470361-A (GB)
Title: Metal casting using tundish and plug
Inventor: BEDFORD PAUL
IPC: B22D18/06
Filed: 2009-05-19
Abstract: A casting apparatus 10 has a casting chamber 11 which includes a mould 12 into which molten metal is introduced when the casting chamber is at least partially evacuated, a tundish 15 connected to the casting chamber, the tundish having an opening (18, Fig. 4) in register with an inlet aperture (20, Fig. 4) of the casting chamber to provide an inlet flow path for the molten metal, a plug 30 which includes a sealing part of a material with a melting temperature not greater than the temperature of the metal being cast. A method of casting a molten metal is characterised by locating the plug to close the inlet flow path, at least partially evacuating the casting chamber, pouring a volume of molten metal into the tundish, whereby at least the sealing part of the plug melts to permit molten metal to flow along the flow path into the casting chamber.
Patent GB-2456998-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for producing therapeutic foam
Inventor: WRIGHT DAVID DAKIN IORWERTH
IPC: B01F23/00
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A device and a method for generating therapeutic foam from a sclerosing solution such as polidocanol and a gas which is absorbable or dissolvable in the body comprises a disposable cassette including a liquid container and a flexible chamber containing gas, chamber being formed as a loop (6). Located in the loop chamber (6) is a foam generating mesh (8). In use, liquid is introduced into the chamber and then the cassette is inserted into a pumping machine where it is engaged by a peristaltic pump which circulates the contents of the loop chamber (6) through the mesh (8), thus creating foam. When a steady state is reached, foam may be withdrawn using a syringe via either a port (3) or septum.
Patent GB-2460960-A (GB)
Title: Rotary marine seismic source
Inventor: ROSS ALLAN A
IPC: G01V1/143
Filed: 2009-06-19
Abstract: Using a low frequency seismic source on a marine vessel 325 having water filled containment structures 310 having a mouth submerged in water. At least one propeller having at least one blade 320 which is adjustable to pitch angle is situated in the containment structure. A first motor 365 is connected to the at least one blade in order to adjust the pitch angle and a second motor is connected to the propeller to rotate the propeller in the water. A controller 350 generates a control signal 342 to control the first motor and therefore the pitch angle. The propeller may have a plurality of blades each controlled separately by the controller such that they can be positioned at different pitch angles. The containment structure may be interior to the vessel. A plurality of low frequency seismic sources may be affixed to the containment structure. The marine vessel may be a towed barge. The at least one propeller may be situated in the mouth of the containment structure.
Patent GB-2472013-A (GB)
Title: Transmit diversity system using a recursive filter at the transmitter to estimate channel state information from power-related information fed back from the r
Inventor: ALLPRESS STEPHEN
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2009-07-20
Abstract: Communication from a transmitter (100) to a receiver (200) over a channel using a transmit diversity scheme whereby the same data is transmitted from multiple transmit antennas (102,104) of the transmitter with different relative weightings (106,108), wherein power-related information is fed back from the receiver to a recursive filter (e.g. a Kalman filter 112) at the transmitter, which generates channel state information by estimating the channel state information for a current time interval based on the estimated channel state information from a previous time interval, and refining the estimated channel state information for the current time interval using the power-related information for the current time interval. The generated channel state information is then used to control the relative weightings for subsequent transmission to the receiver from the multiple transmit antennas.
Patent GB-2462180-A (GB)
Title: Power management comprising demand limits, operating mode, and fault assessment.
Inventor: SELF KRISTIAN ALEXANDER
IPC: B64D31/00
Filed: 2009-07-22
Abstract: A method of managing the power demanded from one or more power sources 6, 7 of a machine 1 to optimise a demand-dependent operating characteristic based on operating conditions. The method comprises: setting power-demand constraints (limits) for each power source depending upon operational objective (target) over an operating period (time); setting desired operating modes (characteristic); assessing fault conditions for each power source through sensors 8; inputting said demand limits, operating characteristic, and fault condition to a power control processor (computer) 4 for autonomous regulation of the power demanded from each power source. Said regulation further comprises comparison between input data and pre-stored data in a memory 5 and generation of a control signal to optimize the power demanded by the power sources in relation to the desired operating mode. The method finds particular application in vehicles, turbomachinery and plant equipment, notably multi-engine aircraft and marine vehicles.
Patent GB-2461226-A (GB)
Title: Slot in housing adapted to receive at least a portion of a printed paper item for optical character recognition
Inventor: LEV JEFF
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2008-05-01
Abstract: A system (10) comprising a camera (18) and a housing (12) comprising a slot (30). The slot is adapted to receive at least a portion of a printed paper item (40), an image of which is acquired by the camera. The system also comprises logic that performs optical character recognition on the image.
Patent GB-2472120-A (GB)
Title: Releasable attachment of apparatus to spectacles
Inventor: REES AMANDA JANE
IPC: G02C11/00
Filed: 2009-11-20
Abstract: Apparatus 101, such as a light emitting element, audio device, MP3 player, speaker, clock, radio, whistle, or compass etc. for attaching to spectacles 103, has main body 104 and an attachment device 109 with bracket 301. Bracket 301 attaches to an arm 102 of a pair of spectacles and is configured to releasably attach to attachment device 109. Elastic band 108 and a latching mechanism composed of latching member 305 and slot (fig 5, 306) and hooking portion 304 and lower edge (fig 5, 402) may be used for attachment.
Patent GB-2476102-A (GB)
Title: Transportable modular building construction system
Inventor: ASSI NARINDER
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 2009-12-14
Abstract: The modular building construction system comprises one or more box shaped modules 1 each with a frame comprising at least four vertical members 41 located at the ends of the module and connected at their top and bottoms by horizontal members 42,43. The vertical members have connection fittings 21 mounted and positioned to be compliant with International Standards Organisation (ISO) dimensions for shipping containers although the container itself maybe of non-standard size. One or more vertical members may comprise an inner column and a detachable outer column to which the connection fixture is mounted. Each module may contain additional joists 414, bracing elements 44 and intermediate vertical members 411. A prefabricated roof may be provided which spans a number of modules. A locking system may be provided to connect adjacent container's connection fittings. Also claimed were a locking device, a ground fixing point, a recoverable external support, a sound insulation element and a gasket.
Patent GB-949794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fluid-actuated spring-powered driving mechanisms
Inventor: MCGAY JOHN BELL
IPC: F03G1/00
Filed: 1960-09-26
Abstract: 949,794. Spring motors. ROCKWELL MANUFACTURING CO. Sept. 26, 1960, No. 10016/63. Divided out of 949,793. Drawings to Specification. Heading F2S. [Also in Division G3] The subject-matter of this Specification is identical with that described in Specification 949,793 but the claims are concerned with the drive mechanism.
Patent GB-1469367-A (GB)
Title: Closure
IPC: B65D8/04
Filed: 1975-03-11
Abstract: 1469367 Container end closure CONTINENTAL CAN CO Inc 11 March 1975 [14 March 1974] 10084/75 Headings B8D and B8P A plastics end closure 5 includes opposed nibs 15, 16 directed inwardly of a peripheral channel 12 for gripping an end edge portion of a container body to be received in the channel and also for spacing the side walls 8, 9 of the channel 12 from said end edge portion. The end closure may be of polyethylene and is sealed to the body 3 by micro-crystalline wax poured into the channel 12. The body may be covered with internal and external plastic coatings to which the nibs 15, 16 may be fused by the application of heat and pressure. Additionally a mechanical interlock between the end closure and the body may be provided by indenting the body in the regions of the nibs 15, 16.
Patent GB-1575074-A (GB)
Title: Buffer store control arrangements
IPC: G06F5/10
Filed: 1977-03-10
Abstract: This arrangement makes it possible for the information unit to be exchanged between the buffer memory and a functional unit, for example a peripheral unit, to be different in format and number from the information unit to be exchanged between the other functional unit, for example a sample-and-hold memory and the buffer memory. For this purpose, the information traffic between one functional unit and the buffer memory (PS) is controlled by a first control circuit (STB), and the information traffic between the second functional unit and the buffer memory (PS) is controlled by a second control circuit (STA). The control circuits generate addresses which specify the storage location of the buffer memory into which and from which information can be written and read. A comparison circuit (VG) determines when the addresses allocated to the two functional units correspond to one another and then generates an inhibit signal. The two control circuits are influenced with the aid of a control flip flop (FF) in such a manner that one functional unit in each case exchanges one information item and the other functional unit one block of information items with the buffer memory. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-872181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to floor sweeping compositions
IPC: C11D3/20
Filed: 1959-03-24
Abstract: A floor sweeping composition comprises (a) a finely divided absorbent, e.g. soft wood sawdust, kieselguhr, bentonite, fuller's earth, or calcium carbonate, impregnated with (b) a solution, e.g. a 3-5% solution in white spirit or in a petroleum fraction boiling at 150-200 DEG C., of a primary, secondary, or tertiary amine in which at least one of the alkyl groups present contain 8-18 carbon atoms such as stearylamine.  In general, glycerol or ethylene or polyethylene glycol, and an anionic or nonionic surface active agent are usually also present; according to the Provisional Specification, a cationic surface active agent may be used.
Patent GB-485234-A (GB)
Title: Rubber hydrohalides and processes of preparing the same
IPC: C08C19/16
Filed: 1937-04-09
Abstract: In the hydrohalogenation of rubber, the rubber is dissolved in a solvent in which the hydrohalide is substantially insoluble. Suitable solvents are aliphatic hydrocarbons, and ethers.  Mixed solvents, one of the ingredients of which is a solvent for the hydrohalide, may be employed, if the mixture is a non-solvent. Preferably, the solvent is, or contains, one which also dissolves the hydrogen halide. Diethyl ether, or isopropyl ether are suitable.  The latter has a boiling point near to that of heptane which enables a mixed solvent to be used and recovered without difficulty.  Solution of the hydrogen halide is also improved by low temperature and raised pressure.  Milling and/or heating (e.g. for 3-5 hours at 140-170 DEG C.) of the rubber before dissolving, produces a hydrohalide which yields solutions of lower viscosity. Agitation during the reaction causes the product to form and settle out as fine granules, from which, after the addition of a small quantity of lime soda ash, or the like, the supernatant liquid may be decanted, filtered, or centrifuged, taking with it most of the impurities.  The product is washed and steam - distilled, whereby a light - coloured, practically neutral powder, readily soluble in chloroform, is obtained.